Voice AI Unicorn Wispr Flow Unveils Canto Model, Closes $280M Series B at $2B Valuation

Wispr Flow has launched its first proprietary speech-to-text model, Canto, designed to deliver clear dictation even in noisy environments, while simultaneously closing a $280 million Series B round that values the San Francisco startup at $2 billion. Led by Menlo Ventures, the round attracted a star-studded cast including Peak XV Partners, Together Fund, and Activate, marking a rare growth-stage bet for the early-stage-focused Together Fund. The funding and product drop...